The crabs have greatly enjoyed their crab climber. So much that they have begun the slow and delicious process of ripping it to shreds. It has held up relatively better than a lot of crab cage decor that suffer the incredible torture of heat, constant moisture, and clawing hermits, but this win was only slight: the end is near!
Also, I would like to note that the coconut/Tightbond III coating is not as resilient as I hoped. The top of the climber where the misting system spray hits it directly became soft and slightly mushy and this is where the crabs have begun the process of clawing it off the foam. The base of the climber where it is less exposed to wet has stayed rock hard, proving that even 'water-proof' glue has limits.
Even if it was a rather expensive, temporary crab climber, the crabs have loved it hands down. It has doubled as a crab cave and a crab roost, and although it is going to be a short term cage toy, it has been well-used.
Also, I would like to note that the coconut/Tightbond III coating is not as resilient as I hoped. The top of the climber where the misting system spray hits it directly became soft and slightly mushy and this is where the crabs have begun the process of clawing it off the foam. The base of the climber where it is less exposed to wet has stayed rock hard, proving that even 'water-proof' glue has limits.
Even if it was a rather expensive, temporary crab climber, the crabs have loved it hands down. It has doubled as a crab cave and a crab roost, and although it is going to be a short term cage toy, it has been well-used.